Motorola Signature vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 62/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 1,135,878).

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Signature

Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money 86

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

Performance 64
Display 89
Camera 63
Battery 30
Portability 70
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Signature better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4200 mAh

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 70/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 183g vs 186g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Motorola Signature scores 24 points higher (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).

Motorola Signature: The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Signature ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3057215 1135878
Geekbench Single 2833 1500
Geekbench Multi 9119 3537
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 90W —
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164 —
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP —
RAM 12GB / 16GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 6200 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 186 g 183 g
Launch price $699 —

Camera comparison

Motorola Signature

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
91
camera

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Front: —
63
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Signature

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Signature

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
30
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Signature and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Signature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
86/100
3057215 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
62/100 -169.1%
1135878 AnTuTu

Motorola Signature leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 169.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Signature

$699

ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?

The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.